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Tony Parker returning from injury vs. Pistons

By Dan Feldman

February 8, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) moves the ball as Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) defends in the third quarter at The Palace. Detroit won 119-109. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
February 8, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) moves the ball as Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) defends in the third quarter at The Palace. Detroit won 119-109. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mike Monroe of the Express-News:

"After missing 13 of the last 16 games with a strained left hamstring All-NBA point guard Tony Parker will return to the Spurs lineup for Tuesday’s game at AT&T Center against the Detroit Pistons."

This hurts the Pistons, but not as much as you might think. Cory Joseph has been playing extremely well this season, a level a rusty Parker isn’t a lock to match. If Gregg Popovich doesn’t overextend Parker in his first game back, the Spurs become deeper and better.

Brandon Jennings has been a huge part of the Pistons’ turnaround, but his job gets tougher tonight with Parker playing. Not only is Parker a solid defender within San Antonio’s team system, he’ll make Jennings work harder on the other end. Joseph’s virtues rely partially on better picking his spots.

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